Captain
Dan Wilkerson

Member since November 2017 Port Aransas, United States
Background
I grew up down here in Corpus Christi. My dad took me fishing ever since I was a young boy and it has turned into a lifelong passion of mine to teach and encourage people to spend time with their families out on the water enjoying nature and catching memories that will last a lifetime. My business relies on the main principals: safety and training. I inspect the vessels daily to ensure vital systems are working properly and conduct routine emergency drills. I hold a USCG 100 ton masters license, well above the requirement to operate an inshore guide boat. You can be confident that your family's safety aboard my vessel is at the top of my list. You can bet the farm that you will get the trip you paid for. I will shut the doors and throw the keys in the bay before I take a dollar that I didn't earn. Good ethics – you can count on fishing with a guide that respects nature, fishing regulations, and other boaters.
Techniques
Techniques vary by target species. Sometimes live bait under a cork is best, other times we might be soaking some bait on the bottom just depends on what time of the year and what we want to catch. I generally provide spinning reel setups but have others if the client prefers. Bringing your own gear is always allowed.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Wilkerson

Port Aransas, United States
Background
I grew up down here in Corpus Christi. My dad took me fishing ever since I was a young boy and it has turned into a lifelong passion of mine to teach and encourage people to spend time with their families out on the water enjoying nature and catching memories that will last a lifetime. My business relies on the main principals: safety and training. I inspect the vessels daily to ensure vital systems are working properly and conduct routine emergency drills. I hold a USCG 100 ton masters license, well above the requirement to operate an inshore guide boat. You can be confident that your family's safety aboard my vessel is at the top of my list. You can bet the farm that you will get the trip you paid for. I will shut the doors and throw the keys in the bay before I take a dollar that I didn't earn. Good ethics – you can count on fishing with a guide that respects nature, fishing regulations, and other boaters.
Techniques
Techniques vary by target species. Sometimes live bait under a cork is best, other times we might be soaking some bait on the bottom just depends on what time of the year and what we want to catch. I generally provide spinning reel setups but have others if the client prefers. Bringing your own gear is always allowed.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(123 reviews)
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Port Aransas
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Chester W.
Excellent
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Fishing through the storm

VERIFIED   NEW  The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside) on June 20, 2026
We had a great time with Captain Dan. 5 family members went fishing for speckled trout. A rain storm didnโ€™t stop Captain...
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Kristian P.
Excellent
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Great for young and 1st timers

VERIFIED   The Whole Enchilada (Port Aransas) on March 28, 2026
Took my 4-year-old out along with my dad and brother for their first trip, and it couldnโ€™t have gone better. The captain...
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BRYAN D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Disaster turned into Success!

VERIFIED   The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside) on March 21, 2026
When we booked this trip we had no idea the day we picked was a bad day to fish, but Cpt Dan NEVER stopped trying! He went...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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From the moment we stepped on board, he made us feel comfortable and confident, taking the time to explain everything in a...
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Mike G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  The Whole Enchilada (Port Aransas) on June 8, 2026
This is the second time my grandson and I have fished with Dan, and it certainly wonโ€™t be the last. He knows where the fish...
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